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Is EU candidate Georgia drifting towards autocracy?

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November 27, 2025

On November 28, 2024, Georgia's prime minister announced the suspension of the country's EU accession plans, and protests broke out in the capital. One year on, demonstrators in the town of Gori still demand change.

Georgia's political crisis deepens as daily protests erupt in Gori against the ruling Georgian Dream party. Activists accuse the government of abandoning EUintegration and aligning with Russia after disputed 2024 elections. Critics point to bans on opposition parties, anti-LGBTQ+ laws, and pressure on NGOs. While officials claim EU membership remains a goal, protesters say democracy and Georgia's future are at stake.

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